Dump Trailer Decals: Name, Phone, Unit Number and Stay Back Lettering

Dump trailer decals turn every load into advertising. A company name and phone number on the sides, a unit number for each trailer in a rental fleet, and a Stay Back line on the tailgate are the usual set. Ours are rectangular lettering panels, up to 24 inches wide, printed on removable car wrap vinyl with a gloss UV-protective laminate.

Name and phone on the sides

A dump trailer parked at a job site or pulled down the highway is seen by everyone nearby. The flat sides of the bed usually take a name and phone panel better than anything else on the trailer. The Business Name + Phone Number decal holds a name, a town and a number. If you only want the number large, the Phone Number Decal prints it in big digits with an optional line above.

Sample wording for a hauling business:

• RIDGELINE HAULING
• 555-0178
• Debris, gravel and cleanouts

For a trailer that stays in your yard until someone rents it, a "for rent" line works the same way. Type FOR RENT as the top line of a custom text decal with your phone number under it, and people driving past know what to do. We print exactly what you type, so check the digits twice.

Lettering ideas that read from a distance

Dump trailer sides are often ribbed, dented or crossed by rivets, and sometimes only part of the side is flat. Keep wording short and big:

• One name line plus one phone line beats five small lines.
• A panel high on the side, above the usual scuff zone, stays cleaner.
• High-contrast pairs such as white on black or black on yellow read well at a distance. Check the preview before you order.

Measure the clear stretch between ribs and rivets, then choose a 12, 18 or 24 inch width that fits. A decal that crosses a seam may not lie flat.

Unit numbers for a rental fleet

If you rent out several trailers, a number on each one makes bookings, damage notes and return checks easier. The Trailer / Unit Number decal carries a unit number with an optional weight line. Use the same spot and the same style on every trailer, and put it where a renter can read it from the driver's seat of a truck. The VIN decal is a text label for the vehicle identification number, useful if you want it readable from outside. Copy the VIN exactly from the title.

Tailgate and safety lettering

The tailgate faces the vehicle behind you, so it is the right place for a Stay Back line. The Stay Back 200 Feet decal is a ready-made lettering decal. Pick the width that fits the gate.

A weight line is another option. The GVW / Weight Decal prints whatever rating you type. Copy it from the manufacturer's label, and treat the decal as a convenience copy that does not replace the label. Never cover the plate.

What the federal rule says about trailers

The marking rule, 49 CFR 390.21, applies to the self-propelled vehicle, so a USDOT marking goes on the truck, not the dump trailer. A trailer can still count toward the weight that decides whether a rig is covered. See DOT requirements for trailers and confirm with your state.

For general trailer lettering, read trailer decals for business. If you also run a roll-off or dumpster truck, see dumpster rental truck decals. To try a layout, open the builder. Application steps are on the install page.